NOTE: The inspections listed above may vary depending on the complexity of your project. You will be advised as to which inspections your project requires through the permitting process and by your inspector. Decide whether you plan to complete the project yourself or hire a licensed contractor to complete the job for you.
You may need to pass a Home owners exam to demonstrate proficiency in specific trades in order to get a permit to do the work yourself. This policy can be found on our Building Codes, Forms and Policies page. Use the Contractor license search to see if your contractor has obtained a contractor's license from the City and County of Denver.
To view other considerations, see our Doing the Work Yourself page. Every project is different. Depending upon the complexity of your project, the permit requirements and inspection process may vary from the information presented in this guide. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Project Guide For Retaining Walls This guide is intended to provide you an overview of the permitting process for retaining walls. Help Me Get Started. You'll need to consider: Historic Landmark Status Any project that involves changes to the exterior of landmark structures or properties in historic landmark districts must be reviewed by Landmark Preservation staff before you begin.
Zoning Zoning establishes standards for things such as the size and location of structures and acceptable uses for your property. Parkways Any project that encroaches on a designated parkway setback will need to undergo parkways review. Building Code Denver Building Code provides minimum standards for building in order to safeguard public safety, health and welfare.
Location of Existing Sewer Lines If you plan to build a new structure over or within 2 feet of the existing sanitary sewer, you will need to replace the sanitary sewer with approved materials.
Location of Utilities When designing your project, you need to know where utilities are located. Landmark Certificate of Appropriateness — if the project is in a designated historic district or landmark property. Visit the Design Review web page for more information.
Parkways Review — if property is on a designated parkway and retaining wall encroaches on setback You will need: A completed Parkway Exception Request form and a site plan that includes property lines, parkway setback from property line, proposed type, location and dimensions of encroachment into parkway setback, location of existing residence on property and labeled streets.
To get a copy of the form and additional information, contact parkways denvergov. Major Encumbrance Permit - if the proposed retaining wall is located within the right-of-way Contact Public Works Plans Review Services at or denver.
I never knew about permission walls. The wall that was in Denver showcased new pieces of work but is now gone. Are there any other places that have permission walls in Denver? Any states that allow legal graffiti? It can speak volumes for a community and unite them together.
It can show the talent and creativity of an artist. This was also done in Baltimore, Maryland. I remember going through town admiring the large scale artwork done on the side of some of the buildings there. I think it's a good idea to avoid illegal graffiti. I would hope people who considered themselves artist would deface someone else's work. Growing up in a city environment I got used to graffiti.
I just thought it was part of being in the city. Does anyone know who did the giant taco with a mustache? I recently had said giant taco tattooed on me and would love for the artist to see it. Those who help with the murals take a proprietary interest and protect them from vandals. And when the work is good and the message positive, it helps build a sense of pride in a neighborhood, Lopez said.
The Denver Graffiti Task Force helps to coordinate murals on public property. But private-property owners can authorize graffiti on their buildings without any input from the city, said Mix, the Public Works spokeswoman.
It is difficult to say how many property owners have given permission to graffiti writers to decorate their walls, Mix said. The buildings are a riot of color — words seemingly pop from the walls, and sweeping figures decorate an otherwise dreary industrial landscape. When the weather is warm, White tries to replace the artwork with something new every few weeks, he said.
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